Overview

The History of Medicine MA programme from Newcastle University generally embraces a longue durée chronology approach.

It offers an opportunity to study a range of topics from various places around the world, including the periods:

classical antiquity
medieval
early modern
modern
21st century

You'll be taught by staff with a wide range of interests. Their expertise includes subjects like:

British history
European history
Asian history
American history

The subjects we cover may change year to year. If you want to study a specific topic, contact us and we will discuss how the MA will fit your needs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Practice of History

Research Skills and Dissertation Training

History of Medicine

The Patient in History

Diseases in History

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least three months before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History View 340 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications.
There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23500 GBP / year

≈ 23500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10800 GBP / year

≈ 10800 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK Part time: £5,400

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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